Midtown Reader brings in best-selling author James Patterson for discussion at Democrat

Local bookstore Midtown Reader and the Tallahassee Democrat have paired to host best-selling author James Patterson for a reading and book signing late February.(Photo: David Burnett/Democrat files)Buy Photo

Best-selling author James Patterson is coming to Tallahassee, thanks to a store near you.

The independent bookstore, Midtown Reader, has paired with the Tallahassee Democrat to host a conversation and book signing by the author of such popular series as “Maximum Ride” and the Alex Cross thrillers.

Patterson is described as the world's bestselling author on a mission to prove there is no person who "'doesn't like to read, only people who haven't found the right book," according to his biography on his publisher Hachette's website.

An email sent to Midtown Reader subscribers early Monday publicized the event and said Patterson will be in town to discuss his latest projects and "promote a new literacy initiative."

Patterson’s team has asked that Midtown Reader consider collecting new and gently used children’s books to donate to his literacy initiative working with schools in Florida. The Florida Center for Reading Research at FSU is also a partner in this initiative.

He is considered to have sold more books worldwide than any other author.

"I love thrillers and I love mystery, and anyone who loves (these genres) has to know James Patterson," said Bradshaw.

The reading and book signing will be 6-7:30 p.m. Monday Feb. 26 in the Tallahassee Democrat newsroom, 277 N. Magnolia Drive. Ticket sales began Sunday at midnight and the event is expected to sell out – there are only 250 tickets available.

Tickets are $35 each and include a copy of either “All American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez” or “Fifty-Fifty,” Patterson’s newest publications.